Posts by Angela Wright

Kimberly Brooks29 said:The question was simply: "Does anyone have any actual experience with this?"

Thank God there isn't, because everyone who actually tried it is currently stuck in some hospital ward somewhere.😎
The rest of us actually possess a shred of common sense and logic, so we were able to connect the dots and understand the cause and effect before jumping in.

Kimberly Brooks29 said:And the klistir is part of it too, twice a day.

😲 Twice a day??!!

Look, you really need to sit down, take a good look at yourself, and think about what you're actually doing here. Tone it down.😉
What you’re planning to do is basically intestinal suicide. You are going to wipe out your entire gut flora, which is absolutely critical for healthy digestion. If you're dealing with actual issues, one klistir a year is plenty—but doing this twice a day for seven days, which is 14 times in a single week? You're asking for serious health problems if you go through with this.👎

p.s. Are you trolling or what?😕

Kimberly Brooks29 said:It doesn't say anything about drinking nothing but water. You're supposed to have fruit and veggie juices and all those vitamin and mineral supplements you aren't getting from actual food during those seven days.

A single day would be plenty for that, but trying to go a whole week? That's just overkill, regardless of how many nutrients you're trying to cram into your system.
A klistir is the real game changer for stuff like this👍! I actually dropped 4 pounds in just 3 days while I was in the hospital because of a klistir😁

Nathan Peterson11 said:Every single woman I know who’s had surgery for endometriosis—myself included—never ended up needing a drain. It’s usually just three or four tiny little incisions that heal up incredibly fast, and you're back home within four days. Honestly, this is the first time I'm actually hearing about someone having a drain after an endometriosis procedure.

I guess I was just destined to be the "special case" in everything I do.🙄

I remember my surgeon telling me—unrelated to the drain issue—that they found some yellow body tissue that had leaked out slightly. Since I started bleeding again on the second day, he figured it was probably just my period. It’s possible he decided to stick a drain in because of that, but honestly, I have no clue.😕

Anyway, they ran that drain through one of the small incision sites and pulled it out on the third day.

It’s a little late for that now, I suppose. My grandmother used to swear by this old-school remedy: whenever you got stung by a bee or a wasp, you had to grab three different types of wild herbs and rub them vigorously into the sting site right away. I’ve actually put that to the test more times than I can count, and honestly, it works.👍

Timothy Adams6 said:Hey everyone, thanks so much for all the replies.
The truth is, I’ve started spiraling a little bit and honestly, I'm starting to freak out. About a year and a half ago, I had one—literally just one—risky encounter with someone I knew somewhat vaguely. One of the potential symptoms of hepatitis (if they even show up at all) can be muscle and joint aches. Of course, there are plenty of other symptoms that I’m definitely not feeling, like nausea, digestive issues, stomach pain, or extreme fatigue... but I feel totally wrecked by this right now. Yeah, that's where I'm at. Since that encounter, I haven't been with anyone else, and I've gone to my gynecologist a few times where everything came back perfectly fine (just some minor, standard inflammation here and there).
I know, I know, I really should just go get tested. I get that completely, but I am seriously terrified!
I tried to revive that old thread about hepatitis, but it seems like nobody is biting.
In the meantime, I’ve been obsessively scouring the internet, just trying to find some way to quiet these fears, even if it's just for a moment.
Maybe I should just start a brand new thread about hepatitis?

What exactly are you afraid of?😕 That a test might actually come back positive? Look, if you have it, you have it whether you test for it or not, and by putting this off, you're just stealing precious treatment time from yourself (assuming it's something that needs treating).😳 Come on, you're an adult. You're a grown woman who can handle real life, and you know deep down that ignoring a problem doesn't make it disappear. Think about it: if this were someone close to you going through exactly what you're going through, what would you tell them to do? What steps would you take for them?
Believe me, speaking from experience, start doing actual research and you'll feel much better because you'll finally be taking action toward a solution. Don't look for answers here; you won't find them. This forum is just a rabbit hole where you can wander aimlessly, which will only drive you deeper into anxiety and lead you down the wrong path. Just get your act together, see your doctor, and get a referral for blood work. If it's hepatitis, your liver enzymes will likely flag it. If those numbers are off, they'll give you a referral for specific hepatitis markers. You'll head over to the local Mayo Clinic facility, they'll draw your blood, and you'll finally have a real answer. If that's not it, you keep digging until you find the root cause of why you're feeling this way. Everything will be sorted out; you just have to start the process. And hey, bring a close friend along for support—someone to comfort you if you get overwhelmed and maybe take you out for ice cream afterward.👍

Melissa Kim45 said:It’s me again. I posted here ages ago, but since there wasn't even a whisper of cancer back then, I stepped away from the conversation.
But I've been lurking and reading everything you all have to say. 🙂

Even before we got this diagnosis, things were looking grim—mostly because we were flying blind, not knowing what we were actually dealing with. There comes a moment where you just hit a wall.
During her last hospital stay, testing finally confirmed it: lung cancer.

The doctor tells us not to lose hope. But honestly, after the sheer volume of tests they've run over the last few months, even she seems stunned it wasn't caught sooner. We lost precious time. I’m completely lost right now.

Anyway, she’s heading in for more tests tomorrow to check for any metastasis. They’ll be driving her over to a major medical center, and then likely transferring her to a specialized facility in Chicago.

Mom is incredibly weak. She’s already in pain and starting to lose weight, though she was always thin to begin with. Her appetite is still okay for now.

She’s also a heavy, lifelong smoker. And despite how she is now, she still managed to sneak a cigarette somewhere on the ward. They actually caught her smoking in the middle of the night.🙄

One day at a time, one step at a time. Honestly, I have no clue how anyone does this.

I’ve already lived through the kind of sudden loss that rips half your heart out of your chest. I don't know if I can handle it again. And I don't know how much time we actually have left.

Oh, I know someone exactly like that with the secret cigarettes. My cousin's husband had small cell lung cancer—the classic smoker's type. To be fair, his prognosis was maybe three months tops, so he didn't see the point in trying to quit, and everyone else kept trying to stop him. He just hid them because he loved smoking too much to give it up...😳

Don't lean too hard on her about it. At this stage, she's facing what she's facing, and those few cigarettes aren't going to change the ultimate outcome. When it eventually becomes an issue for her, she'll stop. It’s tough, I get it. Just try to be brave and take things as they come.

As for time, with diseases this grueling to watch, you get exactly as much time as you need to process the reality of their passing. I feel like we spend so much effort shielding kids from the fact that life is fleeting and sometimes brutally short, even though it's just nature taking its course. Our parents made that mistake too; they didn't prepare us for goodbyes. For a long time, I refused to accept that my mom would die so young. Then I realized I’d probably react the exact same way even if this happened much later in her old age. My mom is suffering so much right now, and I am honestly praying to God that the parting comes sooner rather than later. I truly believe she's headed somewhere much better than this place or being with me.😘

Patrick Newman65 said:😕 I'm experiencing the exact same thing, and I actually started a separate thread about "pain in my right leg"... I just have no idea what might be causing it...😕

I once read a post from another user explaining how myogelosis—basically a thickening of the muscle tissue caused by things like repetitive strain or constant muscle contractions—was pressing against her nerves. It completely wrecked her hand coordination and sent pain shooting through her. Honestly, I always thought myogelosis was just a common thing people get in their backs from sitting at a desk all day or being sedentary, but the idea that it can actually compress a nerve and cause serious issues was news to me.

Whether you're dealing with that or something else entirely, you really shouldn't guess. Your best bet is to get a referral to a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist (physiatrist) who can pinpoint the actual root cause.

I'm bringing up myogelosis specifically because it's one of many possibilities, and frankly, it's relatively benign compared to other issues. It's usually something that clears up easily with targeted massage therapy or ultrasound treatment—once that muscle thickening subsides, the nerve pressure goes away, and so does the pain.
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George Vaughn23 said:I’ve been on Logistics for three years straight without a single hiccup.
Now, I was under the impression that ovulation couldn't just trigger that quickly—you know, if you happen to miss the first or second pill—but then I stumbled upon some info suggesting that with low-dose contraceptives like Logistics, missing those initial pills in a new pack might actually fail to suppress ovulation altogether. I’m just not entirely convinced that ovulation can occur that rapidly, like within a day or two of that one missed dose, especially if every subsequent pill is taken strictly on schedule.

Hopefully, I managed to make sense of all that. 🙂

Honestly, I'm feeling completely overwhelmed by this sudden influx of conflicting information, which is exactly why I'm turning to this forum for some clarity. 😳

I had the exact same thing happen once where I missed a pill and immediately spiraled into a panic. I called the on-call doctor at the local Mayo Clinic (it was a Saturday) to ask about emergency contraception, and the doctor told me it was highly unlikely I'd ovulate, even though I was halfway through my cycle. Since I'd been on the pill for a full year at that point, he explained that for a hormonally healthy person, the ovaries have basically been "switched off" for a while; they need a specific period off the medication before they kick back into their normal rhythm. In your case, the odds of ovulation and pregnancy are even lower because the encounter happened at the start of your cycle, you used a condom, and you've been on Logistics consistently for three years. It seems pretty straightforward to me. You can stop stressing.👍
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stormymaker24 said:Thanks, Angela Wright. Honestly, looking at everything, I’m starting to think I should just head over to Holy Spirit; I can't decide whether to schedule myself at Petrov based on where I live or if I should just try to blink my way through this whole ordeal with a smile...
I have to say, after hearing everyone's horror stories about Petrov, the mere mention of that hospital gives me the chills. 😲
Ugh, I have a massive phobia of anything involving the rectal area—I suppose I had some issues during my anal stage😁—so the idea of an enema absolutely terrifies me, though I suppose I'll just have to power through it. 😁
By the way, are you still dealing with those intense cramps, or did they finally let up once the underlying cause was removed?
Sigh, it isn't even the procedure itself that scares me; it's the thought of being stuck lying in a hospital bed that honestly makes me want to burst into tears. 🙂

My first period arrived before I started birth control, and it was significantly lighter and less painful than the ones before. But ever since I started Yasmin, it’s been a total game changer. No pain at all, and the flow is barely there—it lasts maybe three days, four if you count the spotting, which is nothing compared to how it used to be. Just thinking about the suffering I went through... ugh. My only regret is that I'll eventually have to stop taking the pills, and I am definitely not ready to deal with that pain again.👎

George Vaughn23 said:Look, I had a bit of a rough patch where I was feeling under the weather, and right as I took the first or second pill from a brand-new pack, I ended up throwing up. I tried taking another one, but after a little while, everything just came back up again... basically, nothing I swallowed or ate that day stayed down. By the next day, I was feeling much better, so I just went ahead and continued my pill schedule as usual. As for my boyfriend, we did "get intimate" 😍 just once—the day after the whole pill incident—and we used a condom just to be safe (I’m incredibly paranoid about this kind of thing 😢).

I'm not sure if I actually have any reason to worry, but I have an appointment with my OB-GYN in two weeks, and I wanted to get some perspectives here before I go in there and bombard her with my ten thousand questions 🙂

How long have you been on the pill consistently? Generally speaking, your chances of ovulating during that first week are pretty much zero.

stormymaker24 said:Here we go again. I sincerely apologize to anyone who finds this repetitive, but I am struggling to find any coherent or meaningful experience to draw from here.
Since I’m dealing with endometriosis, they’re preparing to surgically remove the lesions, which means I’m headed in for a laparoscopy. I feel as though I have researched almost every conceivable detail, yet one question remains stubbornly unanswered—exactly how long will they insist on keeping me hospitalized? If the recovery period turns out to be extensive, I might just 🙂
Furthermore, has anyone actually managed to navigate the prep process without undergoing a full enema, relying solely on laxatives and a strict diet?
And for those of you currently living through this (if there are any of you out there), once you had the endometriosis removed, did it ever return? If it did, what was the timeframe?
Good grief, I really am such a neurotic mess 🙂
Anyway, where have you all been, and what has your experience been like with your doctors?
My thanks to everyone who takes the time to respond 🙏 🙏

I had my surgery at Holy Spirit about two years ago. Generally speaking, you aren't getting through this without an enema 👎 but it isn't actually that bad; honestly, it’s not scary at all. For me, having a pap smear at the clinic was way more nerve-wracking than the enema. What really traumatized me was the shaving. I forgot to do it myself at home, and when the nurse came in with the razor, I nearly fainted. Plus, I'm super ticklish, so I'd definitely recommend just doing it yourself at home first. 😁
My endometriosis is under control now thanks to taking Yasmin birth control pills, so things are smooth sailing for me at the moment.
I ended up staying in the hospital for four days. They wouldn't let me leave early even though it was my birthday on day three, but everyone there was so kind and helpful, from the doctors down to the nurses. You could ask them anything and they were always happy to help.
Oh, and I really hope you don't end up needing a drain like I did. I have no idea why they even put one in me, but having it pulled out was hands down the most disgusting, awful experience ever, even if it only lasted five seconds 🙂 . But hey, I survived. Don't worry, you'll be fine; you've got this. I was totally spiraling, convinced I'd have an allergic reaction to the anesthesia and die right on the operating table 🙄. I was such a total crybaby during those days. 😍

One tip: make sure you pack plenty of pads and those intimate wipes, plus some disinfecting wipes—I used those Ajax wipes for everything. I couldn't go to the bathroom without thoroughly wiping down the seat before using it and flushing. In a hospital gynecology ward, you can pick up just about anything from those toilets.
During those four days, I dropped five pounds—partly from fasting and probably partly from the enemas. 😬

George Vaughn23 said:Hi everyone... I hope I'm not posting this in the wrong section, and if there’s already a thread covering this, please just point me in the right direction.
So, I was reading that even when you're on birth control pills, ovulation can still occasionally occur—usually due to something like missing a dose or other mishaps.
My question is, can a gynecologist actually use an ultrasound to determine with certainty whether ovulation has taken place during the current cycle? And specifically, what is the window of time following ovulation where this would still be detectable? Thanks for the help...

Ovulation can happen if someone isn't taking their pills consistently, or if they take them regularly but have a more significant hormonal imbalance that the standard pill dosage just can't manage. In my opinion, a doctor should be able to see if it happened at almost any point after the fact. They can spot a tiny cyst on the ovary where the egg was released; that little thing eventually ruptures and disappears once your period starts, leaving behind a small scar on the ovary.

I really hope this is just pure curiosity and you aren't dealing with any actual issues here.🙂

rowdyrider11 said:My wife is fighting ovarian cancer. It first showed up two and a half years ago. They removed her left ovary, she went through six rounds of chemo, and everything seemed fine. But then, about six months ago, the cancer came roaring back with metastases in her pelvis, spine, lungs, and liver. A total disaster. But, obviously, we aren't giving up. She started chemotherapy again. After some initial progress, things took a turn for the worse after the 4th cycle—her markers spiked again and they confirmed progression. Now she’s waiting to start a new regimen with Topotecan; she was on Paclitaxel first. On top of all that, she's in constant, agonizing pain in her pelvis. The doctors and the medical establishment are basically telling us there's no hope left and that I should slowly prepare myself for the end.
But her father gave me a glimmer of hope. He brought over an Aloe arborescens preparation based on a recipe from Father Roman Zaga in Brazil. Along with the remedy, he brought a book by the same priest called "One Can Be Healed From Cancer," which claims there are a thousand instances of healing using this specific blend of Aloe arborescens, honey, and alcohol. Does anyone here know anything about this Aloe arborescens? Is it actually legit? It’s been presented to us as the key to her recovery—our one last shot. Apparently, standard Aloe vera is much weaker than this Aloe arborescens that only grows in Brazil. We’ve already thrown everything at this, searching every corner of this forum and beyond. I am praying to God that this works. I'll keep you all posted on how it goes. The protocol is to take one tablespoon three times a day before meals for ten days.

I actually heard about this exact thing from a woman I ran into while walking my dog. Just like your wife, she had ovarian and uterine cancer. I can't remember if the primary cancer was ovarian or uterine or if one was a metastasis, but either way, she had surgery and went through all the radiation and chemo. She used that exact remedy. She was actually kind enough to email me the recipe, though I seem to have misplaced it. Unfortunately, I can't give it to my mom because of the alcohol content; she isn't allowed to touch a drop of it because of the Phemiton she’s taking. If you could, would you please post that recipe here on the forum?

That lady has been cancer-free for 10 years now.

Carol Sanchez2 said:So, my mom just had an ultrasound of all her organs and everything came back clear. That is seriously great news. I’m really hoping that once the surgery and treatment are over, she’ll be completely cured. I think we need to share good news like this too—it gives us hope and lightens the mood just a little bit in such a heavy discussion...

Angela, I am so glad you have someone by your side who can support you through this. I truly believe that if they've stood by you this far, they'll hang in there for the rest of the fight, too. I know I'm just an outsider looking in, but that's how it looks from here. I don't want to sound hollow or cliché, though...

Oh thank God, finally someone else gets it🙂 🙂

Do me, my mom, and your mom a huge favor for our souls😳? Go grab a seat on a patio somewhere and treat yourselves to some cake or ice cream🙂. That’s exactly what my mom and I would always do whenever a massive weight was lifted off our chests. I miss doing that so much😢
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Carol Sanchez2 said:Angela Wright, hang in there! You are in a seriously rough spot right now. I really hope you have someone by your side to help you navigate this whole mess. Hopefully, this forum at least helps you feel a little better or gives you a way to vent...
On my end, my mom is heading in for an abdominal ultrasound today, so we're crossing our fingers that the breast cancer hasn't spread beyond the breast itself..

Hi everyone!

Fingers crossed that everything turns out okay! It's honestly about time someone else on this board posted some actual good news for once.🙄
I wish I could be more optimistic, but honestly, I’m just stuck in this incredibly dull, empty headspace right now.👎

I'm worried about the Sarcoma; there's just no sign of anything happening.😕

My boyfriend is staying with me at the moment, but I feel like he's caught in the middle of a total crossfire, and I'm terrified he might break under all this pressure too.😳

velvetmarlin18 said:It’s been a while, vividowl10 and Linda Campbell... hey everyone, what’s the status?
Angela Wright, how’s your mom doing? Have those swellings gone down yet?

The same thing is happening here—we're seeing swelling on the legs and stomach for the first time...
On the bright side, at least the vomiting has finally stopped.

Mom hasn't changed. Right now, I'm just praying to God that things stay stable instead of taking a turn for the worse, because she has suffered more than enough.
I'm currently locked in a battle with my dad, who has completely lost it emotionally. It is impossible to have a rational conversation with him. His thyroid issues have made him incredibly irritable and hysterical. He's let himself go entirely (he'll wear the same dirty pants for weeks and refuses to change 😢 ) and he constantly leaves messes everywhere, meaning I'm scrubbing floors three times a day. He’s dealing with dizziness and high blood pressure, yet he pulls stunts like climbing out windows or leaning precariously over edges just to plant flowers. It makes me feel faint, but I can't say a word to him because it just triggers another outburst. Every time I try to bring something up, he starts lecturing me about moving out and getting a job (which is easier said than done when you're 30 and have been unemployed for four years), claiming he'll just find some woman to take care of Mom... he has completely lost touch with reality. I have never complained once about helping Mom, and both God and Dad know exactly how much I do. What’s physically and emotionally draining me is having to clean up after him constantly on top of all the other housework. When I sleep in until 8:00 on Saturdays and Sundays—which I need to do since I'm up at 5:30 every weekday just to handle Mom's needs before he heads to work at 6:30—he nags me about being lazy and sleeping all day. I am utterly exhausted, and dealing with his nonsense is the last thing I need right now. Nothing else matters to me anymore; I just want Mom to pass away in peace.🙂

That swelling on the abdomen might just be fatty tissue rather than edema. The best way to tell is to press down on it with a finger. If an indentation remains, then it's definitely edema.

Linda Campbell said:We tried Ensure, but since she doesn't have a stomach, it just didn't sit right. I think because of the milk content, she ended up with diarrhea (sorry), but thanks anyway.

Because her situation is so unique—not having a stomach changes everything—you really need to ask her doctor which specific supplements would be best for her. Like I mentioned in one of my previous posts, I've had great results using Pikovit syrup; it’s excellent for stimulating an appetite.
I also don't think Native Propolis should cause any issues. You can easily pop the capsule open and mix the powder into some yogurt or an AB culture. My own mom does this because she can't swallow capsules since they're too large for her. I actually tried taking it that way myself just to see if it was tolerable, and it was perfectly fine for me—it almost tastes like honey, though it is a little sticky on the teeth. I think it's a fantastic option, especially since it helps prevent oral infections that way.

coastalangler84 said:That’s exactly why I brought up the benefits of using a Fentanyl patch (though you absolutely have to consult a doctor first since every patient is unique).

Before even thinking about lymphatic drainage, they had to rule out thrombosis as the culprit through hemostasis testing or other blood work. You don't mess around with that; a clot can trigger anything and really mess things up 😢

I think the first thing to tackle here is experimenting with positioning... you have to get creative (trying different ways to elevate the legs and arms, adjusting the torso, etc.). Beyond the physical benefits, in my own experience, it actually helped build a deeper connection because we were working together to solve the puzzle and find answers...

But that’s the catch—because she’s in such bad shape, she can't even undergo the tests to see if there's a thrombosis present. We have a hydraulic hospital bed where we can adjust the legs, the torso, the whole setup. When we elevate her legs, her ankles swell up, but then her knees blow up to the size of a cantaloupe. It’s the same deal with her elbows when we lift her arms. She can barely stay on her side for 20 minutes before the arm she's lying on starts hurting intensely. Honestly, I'm at my wit's end 😢. She's incredibly swollen today, for instance. It seems like it might be tied to the weather.

Sarah Ward84 said:I’ve got those same little bumps on my knuckles right below the nails. I don't recall any numbness, so I assume that wasn't part of it. They've been visible for a long time now; sometimes they seem to recede slightly, then swell up again depending on how much I move my hands during the day. Right now, my index finger is killing me—it's been swollen for over a month and looks a bit crooked. But honestly, I don't baby myself; I'm not the type to sit around coddling every ache, though I'll definitely let out a groan when the pain hits.
The main thing is that it isn't rheumatoid arthritis, so I'm not going to lose sleep over it.

If your hands are actually going numb, you might want to get an X-ray of your spine and see a neurologist, at least in my amateur opinion.
Hope I wasn't being too annoying.

Not really😉
I already saw my doctor, and they just sent me for hand X-rays, and that was the end of it. They told me there are early signs of degenerative changes—they didn't specify if it's arthritis or osteoarthritis—and said it'll likely progress in waves, but there's nothing they can prescribe for me right now. They did mention I could run blood tests for specific markers to check for rheumatoid arthritis. The reason I asked how long it took for your joints to stiffen up is because I'm terrified of losing mobility entirely. My job requires a lot of manual, detailed work, and I'm still so early in my career.